The role of MRC is to promote and coordinate sustainable management and development of water and related resources for the countries’ mutual benefit and the people’s well-being
MRC Secretariat is now recruiting highly qualified individual consultants for the following consultancies
Economic Valuation Specialist and Case Study Researcher
For the Development of Guidelines on the Multi Purpose Evaluation of Hydropower Projects
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Consultant type:
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International or Riparian Consultant (Individual)
Initiative for Sustainable Hydropower (ISH), Planning Division
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Work location
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Home base and the Office of the MRC Secretariat in Vientiane, Lao PDR
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Contract type/ Duration
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50 working days from June 2013- August 2014
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Objective
The Economic Valuation Specialist and Case Study Researcher will be responsible for providing the detailed resources for the case study analysis and for the associated capacity building.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for compilation and cataloguing of existing and relevant valuation case studies;
- Assists in preparation of Case Study proposal and to prepare the Case Study materials;
- Participate as required in the stakeholder engagement and consultation process including building a strong rapport with NMCs and line agencies;
- Participates in training and capacity building;
- Assist in the development of communications and training material associated with the case studies;
- Train stakeholders in the background and analytical frameworks that may be selected through the case study method previously compiled;
- Assist the Team Leader to deliver project outputs specific to the analytical framework (as required) to a high standard;
- Contribute to the required reports to MRCS ISH.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Postgraduate degree (at least Masters Level) in environmental/power planning economics or appropriate related field;
- At least 8 years professional experience covering particularly economic and/or environmental assessment of water infrastructure;
- Experience with the economics in developing countries would be an advantage;
- Substantial experience in the economic analysis of the valuation of multi-purpose use of water infrastructure and the assessment of their full economic costs;
- Experience with the economic valuation of environmental externalities and ability to provide appropriate methods for valuation that can be incorporated into the final guidelines;
- Experience in the training of teams in the methods to be developed in this study;
- Proven communications skills and excellent written English.
Main Deliverables, Timeframe, Payment Schedule
Main Deliverables
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Timeframe
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Percentage of Payment
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Phase 1
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Output 4: Phase 2 Planning and Phase 1 report
1) Define Phase 2 and Case Study Objectives;
2) Selection of one case study in each member country (or more as agreed by the member countries);
3) Draft a work plan (resources, time line etc.) for Phase 2 of the study to include:
4) Preparation, documentation and communication of suitable case studies;
5) Provision of training material and workshops to build capacity in appropriate line agencies in the Revised Draft Guidelines.
6) Delivery of Phase 1 Report and Revised Draft Guidelinesincluding all comments and feedback from the consultation process.
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10 days
End Month 8
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40 %
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Phase 2[1]
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Output 5: Preparation, documentation and Communication of Case Studies
1) Select appropriate national line agency staff and trainees (1 or 2) to work with the team on the case study development;
2) Coordinate the inputs to the case studies (in association with line agencies, regional research organisations etc.);
3) Prepare the case study materials and analyses using theRevised Draft Guidelines covering both the valuation and analysis of the externalities and the costs and benefits of the multi-purpose opportunities; and
4) Review and finalise Case studies and prepare communication and training materials associated.
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30 days
Month 9-12
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Output 6: Provide training and build capacity
1) Finalise layout and presentation of the Final Draft Guidelines and prepare training materials;
2) Host training workshops (2 estimated) in each country to appropriate line agency staff.
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5 days
End Month 14
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Output 7: Study Finalisation
1) Prepare for and facilitate a workshop with senior policy makers (regional or national to be advised) on the Final Draft Guidelines;
2) Prepare Final Report covering:
a) Summary and observations of Study outcomes, consultations and case studies;
b) Recommendations for Next Steps and scopes for further study.
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5 days
End Month 14
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The Term of References and other information can be obtained at MRC websitehttp://www.mrcmekong.org/working-with-mrc/employment. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Application procedures:
The application should include (i) a cover letter outlining clearly how the candidate meets therequirements of the position, (ii) a detailed CV, and (iii) MRC Personal History Form. (iv) Five-page brief of the methodology planned to be used (v) 3 referees with the contact details (vi) Financial Proposal. The position title must be indicated in the cover letter.
The application should be sent to:
Mekong River Commission Office of the Secretariat in Vientiane (OSV)
P.O. Box 6101, 184 Fa NgoumRoad
Vientiane 01000, Lao PDR
Email: mrcs@mrcmekong.org
P.O. Box 6101, 184 Fa NgoumRoad
Vientiane 01000, Lao PDR
Email: mrcs@mrcmekong.org
Closing date for applications: 15 May 2013
